October 8, 2024
Markers of cellular aging -- such as DNA damage response, cellular senescence, and inflammatory pathways -- significantly increased in all breast cancer survivors, regardless of the type of treatment received.
October 7, 2024
An international research team has used long-term demographic data from Japanese macaques -- a monkey species within the family of Old World monkeys -- to show that, unlike humans, there is no maternal mortality in these primates linked to childbirth.
Macaques give birth more easily than women: No maternal mortality at birth
October 7, 2024
It's not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact that difference could help you lose some weight.
Should men and women eat different breakfasts to lose weight?
October 7, 2024
The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth -- regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows.
Fear of childbirth is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding
October 3, 2024
Psychological distress is common amongst those living with food allergy, but a new study has shown that little support is available to those who are struggling.
Psychological distress in adults and caregivers about food allergy is widespread and unrecognized
October 3, 2024
Overweight is a major contributor to complications during pregnancy and childbirth -- this applies to both women born in Sweden and women who have moved here, something that has not been well researched so far. Interventions that promote a healthy weight have the potential to prevent complications for all women, the researchers conclude. The study was conducted by researchers at Link ping University and Karolinska Institute and is published in The Lancet Public Health.
Body weight is an important health factor in pregnancy -- regardless of country of birth
October 3, 2024
A rare collection of 300-year-old petitions gives voice to the forgotten women who cared for England's most vulnerable children while battling their local authorities.
Early foster care gave poor women power, 17th-century records reveal
October 3, 2024
Researchers have identified a new potential risk marker for cardiovascular disease in women. A new study shows an association between low levels of an anti-inflammatory antibody and the risk of heart attack and coronary heart disease.
New cardiovascular disease risk marker discovered in older women
October 2, 2024
Global evidence has revealed that women's environmental quality of life is key to their overall quality of life and health, according to a new study.
October 2, 2024
Climate change-related landslides, storms and floods are associated with intimate partner violence against women two years after the event, according to a new study.
Storms, floods, landslides associated with intimate partner violence against women two years later
